Kussmaul breathing

noun

Kuss·​maul breathing ˈku̇s-ˌmau̇l- 

variants or Kussmaul's breathing

-ˌmau̇lz- 

or Kussmaul respiration or Kussmaul's respiration

: abnormal deep, rapid, labored breathing that occurs as an involuntary response to severe acidosis (such as that associated with diabetes or kidney failure)

Note: Kussmaul breathing serves to give off large amounts of carbon dioxide which temporarily reduces acidosis but typically results in a deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood.